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From the 'I'm glad I'm not a Vista salesperson' files

From the 'I'm glad I'm not a Vista salesperson' filesVISTA MigrainesI have been operating on VISTA since i bought a new P.C. in Feb. 07. I have had nothing but one problem after another. Everything from compatability to right simply put crashes of my whole system. I have had...

Tags: Sales strategy, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Sales force management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, sales, marketing, Microsoft Windows, EOM

Discussion threads 2007-06-21

NetBeans update ships with Sun onboard

NetBeans update ships with Sun onboardnetbeans 5 on right track; eclipse is POS.but sun should'a delivered something like this years ago. Look how m$ delivers visual studio as soon as they copy someone's development platform idea, VS is there already !eclipse is buggy, slow and horribly underfeatured. as soon...

Tags: J2EE, Java development tools, plug-in, EOM, Sun NetBeans, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-02-02

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Suddenly, 64-bit Windows is mainstream

Suddenly, 64-bit Windows is mainstream64bit Vista Ultimate on my ....... HTPC since Beta 1. A few minor issues with video card drivers, nVidia during beta. Other then that it has been rock solid and a pleasure to use.Going StrongI have Vista Ultimate x64 on my office, and Sadly,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, X64

Discussion threads 2008-07-30

21 months later, Vista is still more secure than XP

21 months later, Vista is still more secure than XPMy takeI don't count security patches, but I regularly have to clean malware from our XP machines but have yet to find anything on our Vista systems.RE: 21 months later, Vista is still more secure than XPFile this in the "no...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), SECURITY, Patches, Microsoft Windows Vista, secure, Microsoft Windows XP, VISTA IS

Discussion threads 2008-07-25

Apple looking to hire iPhone hacker

Apple looking to hire iPhone hackerIt's about revenue , not securitySo Apple is looking for someone who can prevent their phones from being jailbroken, so they have total control over what is on an iPhone, and can realize a revenue stream from every possible use of the device.Good luck to...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Apple iPhone, iPhone Hacker, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-24

SAP's TV budget: more waste

SAP's TV budget: more wasteBut it's fun to see Robert in a suit:-) eom..GJ essentially advertising for WFTVNo such thing as bad publicity, eh?RE: SAP's TV budget: more wasteI'd argue that there may be a mismatch, but I don't think we're talking GoDaddy super bowl ads here either....

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, SAP TV budget, SAP TV, SAP AG, TV

Discussion threads 2008-07-08

Start-up sues Google over e-mail switching tool

Start-up sues Google over e-mail switching toolSo much for "do no evil"tisk tiskyou cant sign confidentiality statements with a company for a specific product, then create similiar code that works and say.. "i made this on my own". Bet google just buys this company.Prior art......Importing data from one email...

Tags: thing people, tool, e-mail, Google Inc., prior art

Discussion threads 2008-06-24

(Photos: Panasonic rolls out Net-enabled plasma)

(Photos: Panasonic rolls out Net-enabled plasma)How long until the first TV virus?

Tags: Cyberthreats, plasma, Panasonic, photograph

Discussion threads 2008-06-06

Microsoft wants to "buy" your searches - but are they for sale?

Microsoft wants to "buy" your searches - but are they for sale?Microsoft wants to "buy" your searches - but are they for sale?I don't see the problem with getting cash back on my purchases. If it saves me some money then so be it. I see it as...

Tags: SEARCH, Web browsers, Google Inc., Microsoft Wants, Microsoft Corp., neutrality, toolbar

Discussion threads 2008-05-21

Satellites seeing clearly despite clouds

Satellites seeing clearly despite cloudsThe key...The key to sampling clear-air for aerosols and other obscurants is through multi-spectral sampling. The algorighms help, but the problem is that current operational met satellites operate in the incorrect wavelengths. The future EOS sensors do have more spectral sensing capabilities and should...

Tags: Network technology, satellite, Roland

Discussion threads 2008-05-14

Unboxing Psystar's Open Computer

Unboxing Psystar's Open ComputerRE: Unboxing Psystar's Open ComputerLooks like ZDNETs Hardware 2.0 Blogger got scooped.But does it sound like a vacuum cleaner?EOM

Tags: Unboxing, Open Computer, Psystar

Discussion threads 2008-04-30

OLPC ready to scrap Linux??

OLPC ready to scrap Linux??XPEOMDon't you know?He swears by BeOS!What "annual tax" are you refering to?[i]having to pay an annual tax to Microsoft for software updates[/i]I receive my updates for free. How do those on the OLPC unit differ?So what would they run on it?Vista? LOLRather extreme positionFundamentalists are always...

Tags: Operating systems, Third-World government, Fundamentalists, One Laptop Per Child project, Linux?, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Linux, software

Discussion threads 2008-04-23

Google to Buy Skype?

Google to Buy Skype?I for one woudl welcome thisI use Skype on a daily basis. And I have not been real happy with it as a product. If anybody could improve it, it would be Google.RE: Google to Buy Skype?Darn, just when I was getting ready to sign up for...

Tags: INTERNET, VOIP, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Skype Technologies S.A., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-04-02

Microsoft, Nokia to port Silverlight to Symbian phones

Microsoft, Nokia to port Silverlight to Symbian phonesYeahThis is a really good news! I got three Symbian S60 smartphones, and I really want to see silverlight on them! Hope there will be a beta version soon. ByeRE: Microsoft, Nokia to port Silverlight to Symbian phonesThis is awesome! I can't wait!Nokia[url=http://nseries.com/open]Open...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Handhelds, Operating systems, Cellular phones, WiMo, Apple iPhone, Microsoft Silverlight, phone, Symbian Inc., Symbian Phones, Nokia Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-03-04

Microsoft axes paid versions of Office Live Small Business

Microsoft axes paid versions of Office Live Small BusinessIt's just not worth paying for. ntntgoing in the right directionNow simplify the features all the versions and let users/businesses turn on/off what features they need. Also, follow the Google Apps pricing model.do they do support?i heard u don't need an IT...

Tags: Office Live Small Business, small business, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office Live, Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2008-02-11

Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang to employees: We're looking at other options; Don't get distracted

Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang to employees: We're looking at other options; Don't get distractedTranslation:"Sell now and get the hell out while you can."Jerry Yang is desperate.Employee's keep working as hard as you can till we lay you off. (Yeah, that makes sense.)We haven't even thought about the MS offer....

Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Jerry Yang, stock

Discussion threads 2008-02-04

I have 37,240 unread email messages...

I have 37,240 unread email messages...I thought my 10,586 was bad...eomForrest for the Trees...use an email client or your web browser?A good email client can use cachedimap and gmail supports imap.Labels are your friend. You can create filters to prioritize hierarchical folders for follow-up or just moving the 'don't...

Tags: e-mail

Discussion threads 2008-01-30

Why DIDN'T the MacBook Air get the new 45nm CPU?

Why DIDN'T the MacBook Air get the new 45nm CPU?George Ou thank you for once, for not bashing APPLE. Top 10 thing wrong with MacBook Air[url=http://apcmag.com/7839/macbook_air_top_10_things_wrong_with_it]FYI[/url]Reason #11: It's a dongle.Design Time must have been a killer.The advantage to many PCs are that they work well with Top Down design. ...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, CPU, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-01-16

Microsoft to build an 'Emacs.Net' text editor

Microsoft to build an 'Emacs.Net' text editorIts a terminal-based multifunction text editorI think it is going to be advanced text editor which is extendable.What Microsoft really lack is a decent text editor that can be run inside the four wall of the terminal console/Command Prompt. As sysadmin do more and...

Tags: INTERNET, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, Notepad, Emacs.Net, EMACS, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-12-31

Why Dell needs a handheld

Why Dell needs a handheldWhere can Dell best compete?There are already plenty of phone manufacturers and there are several good music players available. Where can Dell best compete? Dell had an excellent PDA. I may be the odd one, but I use my Dell Axim X51v for at least...

Tags: Handhelds, PDAs, Palm Inc., smartphone screen, HP iPAQ, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Axim, handheld, Dell Needs

Discussion threads 2007-12-10